Goodyear, Ariz. (July 19, 2017) – This week, the City Council unanimously approved the conceptual plan for Wellspring Park, a 129-acre open space dedicated to promoting community wellness. Elicited through a series of public engagement meetings and an online survey, the ideas contained in the Wellspring Park Conceptual Master Plan are from residents, businesses and community leaders.

“What we heard overwhelmingly at the public idea sharing sessions was that people wanted a different kind of park,” said Nathan Torres, Parks and Recreation director for the city of Goodyear. “People want to see this be a sustainable space with a big vision that incorporates nature into wellness activities.”

Modeled after some of the nation’s most iconic public spaces, the vision for Wellspring Park is one that will expand community health while providing a seed for further development in the area, making it a regional destination in the heart of a growing city.

The design for the park is around the central theme of mind, body and soul with seven distinct geographic areas of the space dubbed ‘precincts’. The precincts each have a central theme to supports its development.

Precinct A: Spectacle

Precinct B: Discovery

Precinct C: Fitness

Focused on Engagement

Focused on Expanding

Focused on Activity

Features:

Features:

Features:

Conference Center

Fitness Activities

Water Amenities

Amphitheater

Demonstration Gardens

Elevated Pier Style Walkway

Residential over Restaurants

Healthy Eating Education

Orchards and Riparian Landscape

Wellness Water Course

Fitness Oriented Businesses

Fitness Trail

Precinct D: Observance

Precinct E: Healing

Precinct F: Adventure

Precinct F: Immersion

Focused on Meditation

Focused on Therapies

Focused on Recreation

Focused on Water Play

Features:

Features:

Features:

Features:

Contemplation Gardens

Healing Garden

Playground

Swimming Area

Observation Areas

Observation Areas

Elevated Running Track

Fishing Spot

Calming Water Features

Rehabilitation Space

Informal Sports Fields

Riparian Forest

Gathering Spaces

Gathering Spaces

Riparian Area

Observation Point

Located along the north side of Interstate 10, between Dysart and Bullard roads, Wellspring Park is currently a flood control basin that was purchased for $233 from Maricopa County in 2016. The site is anchored by two West Valley hospitals. The award-winning public-private partnership is managed by a coalition of community partners including: Abrazo West Campus; Adelante Healthcare; the Arizona Department of Health Services; Arizona State University; Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Crossfit Fury; John D. Kuhn Ventures; Maricopa County; and the city of Goodyear.

The future park is already capturing national attention, winning a top award from General Electric (GE) for its ability to bring together a wide variety of community stakeholders interested in improving public health and lowering health care costs. Next steps in the process to move Wellspring Park toward reality include: refining the plan; developing branding and marketing; creating a web presence for the park; engaging non-profit partners and maturing and implementing funding strategies.

About GoodyearAs one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, the city of Goodyear is poised to rapidly add to the current population of 78,189. Set in the West Valley of metropolitan Phoenix, the city encompasses 191 square miles that is only 10% built out. Home to a strong, educated and skilled workforce, Goodyear is well-positioned for growth. Featuring an ideal location, major transportation corridors – Interstate 10 and State Route 303 – reliable infrastructure, abundant land and a low cost of living, Goodyear has already attracted many major employers including Amazon, REI, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Macy’s, Subzero and the Michael Lewis Company. As the spring training home of Major League Baseball’s Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians, fans from across the country flock to catch the exciting action at Goodyear Ballpark. A thriving healthcare corridor, anchored by Abrazo West Hospital and Cancer Treatment Centers of America, serves not only the community but the entire region. Supported by a strong median household income of $69,078 and a median age of 36.7 years, the diverse retail, dining and recreation options offer residents choices to enjoy and support the local community. According to the most recent satisfaction survey, 93% of residents rate Goodyear as a good/excellent place to live. www.GoodyearAZ.gov